Emily Leayman has been a local editor with Patch since March 2017. She leads coverage for the Northern Virginia communities of Alexandria, Ashburn, Manassas, Woodbridge and Vienna. At Patch, Emily was named to the Virginia School Boards Association Media Honor Roll in 2023 for her coverage of local schools.
Before joining Patch, Emily reported on education news for Watchdog.org in Washington, DC. Her coverage focused on the impact of school choice and Washington, DC's public charter school system.
Emily graduated from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania with a degree in professional writing and minors in public relations and Spanish. During her time at college, Emily freelanced for the Berks-Mont Newspapers, covering local news in Berks County, Pennsylvania. She was an editor at the university's student newspaper, The Keystone, for four years, including two as editor-in-chief.
A native of Allentown, Pennsylvania, Emily lives in Loudoun County, Virginia. Contact Emily with story ideas at emily.leayman@patch.com and follow her on Twitter @emilyleayman.
Loudoun County health inspectors found a white substance on food, sandwiches with mold, a dirty ice machine and more during recent visits.
Police believe a victim being sex trafficked was found at a Woodbridge hotel, leading to the suspect's arrest by U.S. marshals.
A redevelopment of an Alfred Street Baptist Church-owned parcel will add more affordable units and allow current residents to return.
As Inova Blood Donor Services says the blood supply is critically low, a Vienna business seeks donors for its pre-Christmas blood drive.
Reports indicated three people went to the hospital, including two people rescued from the home.
Prince William Health District health inspectors found encrusted dirt as a violation at multiple restaurants during recent inspections.
Prince William County Police have charged a Springfield teen after a stabbing at a gathering of juveniles.
Here's where you can dine out or pick up specials on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day in Ashburn.
A development with apartments, townhouses and affordable housing units near the Metro is advancing with City Council approval.
Fairfax County Police say a taxicab crash into a van caused a stopped Metro bus to also be struck. The Alexandria taxi driver was killed.
Two people face charges tied to an altercation at a Manassas home last week. One of the suspects barricaded himself inside the home.
Two candidates are running for the Democratic nomination in the special election to fill the Virginia House of Delegates seat.
After icy conditions remain from the snowfall, Loudoun County Public Schools is adjusting its schedule on Monday.
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Cashmere came to the animal shelter as a stray, and she will be a smart and loyal companion for her new family.
The SCC faces time restraints with getting hundreds of people through public testimony for the power line project hearing.
Two Town Council members had their last regular meeting before two new members will be sworn in at the start of 2026.
A jury has found a man guilty of charges related to a double homicide. Prosecutors say one of the two homicide victims was pregnant.
Alexandria Police worked on a thorough search of the park during an investigation of the man's disappearance.
An Ashburn family's dazzling display impressed on "The Great Christmas Lights Fight," beating out two other displays to win the ABC TV show.
